Celebrating Creativity, Building Community

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Since January of 2024, Foray For The Arts has had the deep honor of curating spaces for artists, poets, musicians, and community members to gather, share, and create. From brewery backrooms and conservation trails to cozy cafés and candlelit lounges, each venue has given us not just a stage — but a home.

We are profoundly grateful to every partner, host, and human who made space for art to unfold — whether under stars or string lights, on picnic blankets or bar stools. This timeline is more than a list of events; it’s a reflection of the generosity, creativity, and collaborative spirit that keeps this movement alive.

Thank you to all who’ve joined us, welcomed us, and believed in what Foray is becoming.

Current and Past Events

07/16/26: Foray for The Arts at Good Medicine
07/06/26: Foray Presents- The River: Creative Crawl at Riverfront Park
6/28/26: Foray for The Arts at Lunarium
6/20/26: Foray Presents- The River: Solstice Event at Redband Park
6/06/26: Foray Presents- Location: Experiments in Sound and Poetry at Feryn Conservation Area
5/21/26: Foray for The Arts at Red Dragon for Hillyard Creative District's Third Thursday
4/18/26: Get Lit! Festival Features and Open Mic at The Montevale Event Center
3/20/26: Foray for The Arts at New Love Coffee
3/07/26: Amber Hongsermeier/Dancers & Foray for The Arts Presents- The Alchemy: Experiments in Performance at the Audubon Park Masonic Lodge
2/27/26: Foray for The Arts at The United Building
2/5/26: Foray Presents: A Poetry Memorial for Alex Pretti at Patera Lounge
1/29/26: Foray for The Arts at Jupiter's Eye Book Cafe
1/13/26: Foray Presents: A Poetry Memorial Remembering Renee Nicole Good
12/21/25: Foray for The Arts at Wishing Tree Books: Yule Celebration & Wish Burning
11/22/25 :Foray for The Arts at The Hive: Book Exchange and Open Mic
10/19/25: Foray for The Arts at The Bad Seed
10/16/25: Foray Presents: The Chaos at The Blue Door Theatre
9/18/25: Foray for The Arts at The Yard Bird in Hillyard
8/14/25: Foray Presents: Lit Picnics at The Cove, Riverside State Park
8/9/25: Foray Presents: The Dance at Patera Temperance Lounge
7/25/25: Foray for The Arts at Lumberbeard Brewing
7/17/25: Foray Presents: Lit Picnics at James T. Slavin Conservation Area
6/20/25: Foray Presents: The Word and Summer Solstice at Jupiter's Eye
6/7/25: Foray for The Arts at Lunarium
5/30/25: Foray for The Arts at Spark Central
4/26/25: Foray Presents an Open Mic Hike and Trail Clean-up at People's Park
4/12/25: Foray for The Arts: Get Lit! Festival Edition at Emma Rue's
3/22/25: Foray for The Arts at Bardic Brewing & Cider
2/8/25: Foray Presents: The Sound at Patera Temperance Lounge - Yoga Studio
1/20/25: Foray for The Arts at Patera Temperance Lounge
12/11/24: Foray for The Arts Performance Marathon at the Grain Shed Taproom
11/22/24: Foray for The Arts at The United Building
10/27/24: Foray for The Arts at The Bad Seed
10/18/24: Foray Presents: Towards Shadow and Fire
9/28/24: Foray for The Arts Perry St. Crawl at Meeting House Cafe, The Shop, and Wishing Tree
8/5/24: Foray for The Arts at Inland Cider Mill
7/19/24: Foray for The Arts North Monroe Creative Crawl at Lunarium and Bellwether Brewing
6/26/24: Foray Presents: The Light at Saltese Uplands Conservation Area
6/7/24: Foray for The Arts at Grant Park, Perry District, Spokane
5/10/24: Foray for The Arts at Lumberbeard Brewing
4/28/24: Foray Presents: The Poetry: A National Poetry Month Marathon Reading at Bijou
4/19/24: Foray for The Arts at Pacific Avenue Pizza
3/9/24: Foray for The Arts at People's Waffle
2/17/24: Foray for The Arts at Lunarium
1/21/24: Foray for The Arts at Natural 20 Brewing Company

Explore Past Performers

Discover the artists who’ve lit up our stages at past Foray events.

Who We Are

Foray for The Arts is a collective space where artists, writers, musicians, and creatives of all kinds come together to showcase their work, share their stories, and support one another. We believe that art is more than just expression—it’s a movement, a means of connection, and a catalyst for change. Whether through visual arts, performance, literature, or community-driven events, Foray provides a platform for emerging and underrepresented artists to thrive.

Our team is made up of passionate creatives dedicated to fostering artistic expression and community engagement:

🎤 Sarah Rooney – An author, poet, educator, and open mic host, Sarah has dedicated their work to fostering creative spaces where storytelling and performance intersect. Sarah is the author of Mother Media, a collection of poems that reflect on culture, literary genres, and fandoms through a creative and critical theory lens. Sarah specializes organizing poetry workshops and creating welcoming spaces for poetry, music, and literature events. Explore their work at Soirées by Sarah.

📖 Greg Bem – A poet, librarian, publisher, and multidisciplinary artist, Greg has dedicated his career to literary advocacy, community storytelling, and multimedia experimentation. With a deep commitment to accessibility in the arts, Greg’s work spans performance, publishing, and curation, ensuring that diverse voices have a platform to be heard. Learn more about his work at gregbem.com and Carbonation Press.

💻 Alyus Vasquez — An author, graphic designer, and web builder, Alyus helps small businesses and creative projects develop clear, memorable brands through visual design, websites, and digital storytelling. He is the author of the novel Valley of Wolves, co-owner of Penny’s Paw Spa—a dog grooming salon he runs with his wife, Jessie—and the founder of Rainbow Alphabet Collective, a medical and mental-health resource hub for trans people. As Foray’s Creative Director, Alyus helps shape its visual voice and online presence. Explore his work at AlyusVasquez.com

Together, we are Foray for The Arts—a creative hub where expression knows no bounds, and art is a bridge to connection and empowerment.

Our Mission

At Foray for The Arts, our mission is to foster an inclusive and accessible arts community that uplifts voices often overlooked in mainstream spaces. We aim to:

🎨 Amplify Artists – Providing a platform for creatives to share their work through online showcases, social media features, and community collaborations.
📖 Support Storytelling – Highlighting diverse narratives through artist interviews, articles, and literary spotlights.
🎭 Cultivate Connection – Hosting events, workshops, and discussions that bring artists and art lovers together.
🌍 Make Art Accessible – Breaking barriers in the creative world by promoting art as an essential part of culture, community, and personal growth.

Foray for The Arts is proud to spotlight the incredible small businesses we've had the honor of collaborating with—each one helping uplift local musicians, dancers, authors, and artists of every kind, and turning creative visions into unforgettable community experiences.

Foray for The Arts is a nonprofit with 501c3 status as of June 2026!

Foray for the Arts at Redband Park. Photo courtesy of Sun-Kissed Photos.

Friends of Foray

Without friends like you, we'd never have been able to put together our continuous line up of memorable events that make Foray for The Arts what it is today. Thank you!

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If you have the means to donate to help us financially grow, we'd greatly appreciate your support. Your dollar would contribute to stipends for artists, investments in better technology for our events, collaborations with local businesses, rentals for larger performances spaces, and more.

Donate and become a friend of Foray for the Arts!

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Join Foray for The Arts!

Join Foray for The Arts for an unforgettable night celebrating the creativity of local artists, writers, and performers—while discovering some of Spokane’s hidden gems! Our events move around to different independent businesses, from cozy bookshops and vibrant cafés to welcoming bakeries and all-ages venues. We’re passionate about supporting local businesses and creating all ages, inclusive spaces where the arts can thrive. Whether you’re a lover of live music, poetry, storytelling, or visual art, our events offer a unique opportunity to experience Spokane’s creative scene while connecting with the community.

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🎤 Calling All Local Artists, Writers, and Performers! 🎭

Are you a poet, musician, storyteller, comedian, presentor, dancer, visual artist, or performer of any kind? looking for a space to share your work? Foray for The Arts is seeking passionate creatives to take the stage at our next event! Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping into the spotlight for the first time, we welcome voices from all backgrounds to showcase their talent in a supportive and vibrant artistic community. Sign up now to be part of an unforgettable night of creativity, connection, and celebration.